US Bridges

W. Bruns Rd. over Trib Prairie Creek

Good

Will County, Illinois · .25M E Cedar RD · Structure no. 099456400000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Bruns Rd. over Trib Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W. Bruns Rd. over Trib Prairie Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesW. Bruns Rd.
CrossesTrib Prairie Creek
Location.25M E Cedar RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.40988, -87.95731
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Bruns Rd. over Trib Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Bruns Rd. over Trib Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2021.

How much traffic does W. Bruns Rd. over Trib Prairie Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is W. Bruns Rd. over Trib Prairie Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W. Bruns Rd. over Trib Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.